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Make it Special with a Beaded Picot Edge Finish

July 14, 2023

Make it Special with a Beaded Picot Edge Finish

In retirement, with more time and energy to focus on my making, I’ve moved into slow-sew mode. On this blouse I recently made for myself I really enjoyed…

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Makelings transforms two vintage embroidered pillo

My 12-year old granddaughter Felicity won 1st Plac

Check out this new addition to my #memade wardrobe

Tiny delicious “tellinas” clams, really specia

Travel sketching, watching one of our neighborhood

Come along, my fellow Makelings and #fabricaddicts

Makelings creates a new life for a well-loved old

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❄️ This Elsa really knows how to #letitgo ❄️

I had an absolute blast making this #Elsacostume for my granddaughter Felicity’s performance in #FrozenJr.

~ from the sparking gown, to the icy blue majestic cape of awesomeness ~ read all about the making details at my Makelings blog…🔗in bio, of course 😉

#frozen
#disneysfrozen
#playhouse38
#genevaparkdistrict
#elsacosplay
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A #beetlejuicethemusical #lydiadeetzcostume for my

I know! Here it is December and I’m just getting

Makelings is coming down the home stretch! Race🏇
Just finished Dress #6 for my #makeitformexico #sewingchallenge 💃🏻

This sleeveless drawstring #truebias #southportdress is a welcome addition to my warm weather travel wardrobe. I love this graphic floral print - perfect for lounging when sipping a marguerita, don’t you think? 😀🍸

Leaving for Mexico tomorrow with one last dress to sew 😵‍💫
V-Neck Dress by #theassemblylinepatterns.

More about this dress on my blog for #makelings. 🔗 in bio.
#imakemyclothes
#travelwardrobe
#memade
#drawstringdress
#sewingbloggers

Finished FIVE!! 😅 5 garments completed for my M

BOOM! Caftan!!! 👊🏻 4 garments of 7 are now f

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Dress #2 for my Make it for Mexico sewing challeng

Day 4 of the Make it for Mexico sewing challenge b

Day 1 of my “Make It For Mexico” Challenge T

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Make it Special with a Beaded Picot Edge Finish